Li Fengyuan sat in silence, his mind wandering over countless cultivation techniques, each one a path to pinnacle of power.
He weighed them carefully.
There were methods that could make him a powerhouse like Jia Hao, techniques that could temper his body into an unbreakable fortress like Zhao Dazhu… yet none felt right.
There was also the cultivation technique he had practiced in his previous life, but even that now felt lacking.
He knew many stronger Cultivation Techniques but didn't Cultivate them.
By that point, switching to another cultivation technique could easily destabilize his foundation, so even if he came across a more powerful Cultivation Technique, it wasn't a good choice to switch by then.
Many advanced techniques needed to be learned from the very beginning, so changing paths at that stage would have been not good.
He could, of course, rely on his previous life's experience to advance without much trouble if he chose the same cultivation technique—but doing so would also limit his potential to what he had achieved before.
And in his previous life, that limitation had led to his death.
He needed to change that.
With his cultivation journey not started yet, it was crucial that he choose the right one—a technique he would never regret now and in future.
After all, this was a god-given second chance!
Li Fengyuan's gaze drifted over the countless cultivation techniques in his memory, each one a pinnacle of cultivation, each one capable of shaping a formidable cultivator.
He first considered the devastating, high-damage techniques—the likes of Jia Hao's Heavenly Tyrant Thunder.
Raw power that could lay waste to entire armies in a single strike.
But then he paused.
(There's already Jia Hao. The team doesn't need more firepower. Adding another would be redundant.)
With Heavenly Tyrant Thunder, there wasn't much better firepower that could be provided.
Next, he considered techniques that focused on enhancing the body—like Zhao Dazhu's Titan Indestructible Body. Immense endurance, absolute resilience.
But again, he shook his head.
(Zhao Dazhu already carries the fortress. I don't need another walking tank.)
He then thought about cultivation techniques that emphasized Cultivation speed and rapid advancement—methods that could make him reach the so-called Legendary Realm Sage Stage in a single year.
But as he envisioned the challenges ahead, he realized their limitations.
(Too short-sighted! They only accelerate at an early stage. Against the enemies I will face in the future, raw cultivation speed alone won't be enough.)
Crowd control techniques—skills that could manipulate or restrain opponents—crossed his mind next.
Useful, versatile, but still…
(Too narrow. Specialized, but not sufficient to win against everything.)
He thought deeply for who knows how long.
!!!
Li Fengyuan let out a soft hum, his smirk curling faintly. His eyes gleamed with thought.
(Why limit myself at all? Why choose between attack, defense, speed, or control, when I could have it all?)
His mind settled on a single Technique—the "Three Origin Dao Scripture" A cultivation technique that harmonized Qi, Body, and Soul.
It is said that once Qi, Body, and Soul are perfectly harmonized, there is nothing in the world that cannot be learned.
It's a cultivation technique that enables the user to wield any technique at 100% power.
Truly a jack-of-all-trades method!
The trade-off was slower cultivation speed, on the other hand focusing on one aspect would yield better results.
It is said that even cultivating for thousands of years, one could not reach the full potential of the Three Origin Dao Scripture.
After all, it takes mastering everything to truly unleash its full power—and one must endure severely slow cultivation speed.
Of course, slow cultivation speed compared to other top-tier techniques of his but against those techniques in Liangzhuo City, it was still hundreds of times faster.
In any case, many of the techniques he had learned in his previous life meant that the need to learn or master techniques wouldn't be a major obstacle.
Li Fengyuan's eyes shone as the choice solidified.
(This is it! The path that doesn't restrict me. The path that makes everything possible.)
With that, he leaned forward, placing his fingers lightly on his forehead, ready to immerse himself in the Three Origin Dao Scripture.
(My body, my Qi, my soul—once the Three Origins are in harmony, I can achieve anything.)
"Perfect!"
Li Fengyuan muttered, opening his eyes, a faint gleam of satisfaction in them.
Only to freeze mid-motion.
Two familiar faces were staring at him—uncomfortably close.
"What… What are you two doing?"
He asked, stepping back slightly, raising an eyebrow.
Zhao Dazhu scratched the back of his head, his expression sheepish but amused.
"We were discussing whether we should disturb you or not," he said, pointing toward the window.
"It's already night!"
Li Fengyuan's gaze followed Jia Hao's finger and realized that, indeed, the moon hung high, casting pale silver light across the room.
Hours had slipped by, unnoticed.
Jia Hao, standing slightly behind Zhao Dazhu, looked equally guilty, though a trace of curiosity shone in his eyes.
Jia Hao nodded.
"Yeah… we weren't sure if we should interrupt you while you were in deep thought. But we were worried."
Li Fengyuan smirked faintly.
"Thanks for your concern, but I'm alright. Just thinking about what I should choose but now I'm done."
While it seemed that much time had passed, it wasn't wasted at all. After all, this would affect everything in the future.
He then asked, "So, how was it? Did you two make any progress?"
"Hehe… you won't believe it. I feel like my cultivation has increased twice as much as before. By mid-term, I might already reach the Master Stage! Haha…"
Zhao Dazhu said excitedly.
Jia Hao nodded as well.
"The cultivation technique you gave works perfectly. There is no struggle, and I feel like my cultivation is soaring on its own accord."
Li Fengyuan nodded.
After all, the cultivation techniques were tailored for their attributes, so it made sense they could make huge progress with ease.
"Well, let's call it a day! We still have class tomorrow!"